Evacuation and Emergency Planning · CDA

Why is it important to store critical patient records and data off-site or in a secure, fire-safe location as part of emergency planning?

  1. To reduce physical clutter within the clinic's treatment areas
  2. To protect confidentiality and continuity of care after a disaster
  3. Because paper patient records are now considered completely obsolete anyway
  4. To make the clinic staff work noticeably harder than before
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Correct answer: To protect confidentiality and continuity of care after a disaster

Protecting records off-site or in fire-safe storage ensures that in events like fire, flood or structural damage, patient information remains intact and the clinic can resume care — vital for continuity.

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